2017 FIAT 500E power steering

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION .......9
▫ High Voltage Battery ....................9
 500e ELECTRIC VEHICLE FEATURES ........11
▫ Audible Pedestrian Warning System ........11
▫ Single-Speed Transmission ...............11
▫ Auto Park ...........................11
▫ E-Park .............................11
▫ Climate Control (HVAC System) ...........12
▫ Electric Air Conditioning Compressor .......12
▫ Electric Power Steering .................12
▫ Smartphone Features ...................13
 HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGING OPERATION . . .14
▫ SAE J1772 Charging Inlet ................14
▫ AC Level 1 Charging (120V, 15 Amp) .......15▫
AC Level 2 Charging (240V, 30 Amp) .......26
▫ Charge Times ........................27
 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS ............28
▫ Ignition Key Removal ..................28
▫ Locking Doors With A Key ...............29
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...............29
 SENTRY KEY .........................29
▫ Replacement Keys ....................30
▫ General Information ...................30
 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM .............31
▫ To Arm The System ....................31
▫ To Disarm The System .................31
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY ...............32
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate .........32
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E-Park is activated when the driver pushes the PARK
button. An electric motor activates the parking pawl
and locks the single-speed transmission when the ve-
hicle is placed into PARK. This will prevent any un-
wanted movement of the vehicle.
NOTE:The engagement of the E-Park can be heard
when there is no noise in the interior of the vehicle, this
is a normal condition.
Climate Control (HVAC System)
Your 500e is equipped with an Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) HVAC system. This HVAC system uti-
lizes a humidity sensor, cabin sensor, and ambient
temperature sensor to choose operation mode and
control cabin comfort. These components allow the
controller to operate the HVAC system in a very effi-
cient manner to maximize driving range.
Your 500e also uses an electric air heater to provide heat
to the cabin.
Electric Air Conditioning Compressor
Your 500e uses an electric air conditioning compressor.
The air conditioning compressor is powered by the high
voltage battery system and is used to cool the vehicle
occupants and the high voltage battery while the ve-
hicle is being driven or when it is being charged.
The high voltage battery may require cooling to keep
the vehicle running. The air conditioning compressor
will activate without any input from the occupant.
NOTE: The AC system helps cool the high voltage
battery. If the air conditioning system should require
service, see your Authorized Dealer as soon as possible.
Electric Power Steering
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Power Steer-
ing (EPS) system. The power steering system requires
no maintenance and operates without the use of power
steering fluid.
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

•Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has power
or until the hazard light button is pressed. The
hazard lights can be deactivated by pressing the
hazard light button.
• Turn on the interior lights, which remain on as long
as the battery has power.
• Unlock the power door locks.
Enhanced Accident Response System Reset
Procedure
After an event occurs requiring activation of the En-
hanced Accident Response System, when the system is
active, a “Service Electrical System” message will be
displayed on the instrument cluster. The vehicle is not
drivable in this state and must be towed to an autho-
rized dealer immediately to be inspected and have the
Enhanced Accident Response System reset.
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the air bag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
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WARNING! (Continued)
be injured if the air bag system is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or
the upper right side of the instrument panel. Do
not modify the front bumper, vehicle body struc-
ture, or add aftermarket side steps or running
boards.
• It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the air
bag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has an air bag
system.
• Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or
may not function properly if modifications are
made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer
for any air bag system service. If your seat,
including your trim cover and cushion, needs to
be serviced in any way (including removal or
loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts),
take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only
manufacturer approved seat accessories may be
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▫Dimmer Control ......................97
▫ Ambient Light .......................98
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............98
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .....98
▫ Front Windshield Wiper Operation .........98
▫ Rear Windshield Wiper ................100
 TILT STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED . .101
 SPEED CONTROL .....................101
▫ To Activate ........................ .102
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................102
▫ To Deactivate ...................... .102
▫ To Resume Speed ....................103
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ..............103
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ..............104
 REAR PARK ASSIST ....................104
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ...............104
▫ Rear Park Assist Audible Alerts ..........105
▫ Failure Indications ....................106 ▫
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System ......106
▫ Park Assist System Usage Precautions ......107
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED .......108
▫ To Open .......................... .109
▫ To Close .......................... .109
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ..................109
▫ Wind Buffeting ..................... .109
▫ Emergency Operation ..................110
▫ Sun Shade — If Equipped ..............110
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ..........110
 CIGAR

LIGHTER — IF EQUIPPED .........112
 CUPHOLDERS .......................113
 STORAGE ...........................114
▫ Glove Compartment ...................114
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ...............114
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES .............115
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................115
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Side Vent5 — Central Air Vents9 — Hazard Button13 — ESC Off
2 — Voice Command Controls 6 — Storage Compartment 10 — Climate Controls 14 — Horn/Driver Airbag
3 — Instrument Cluster Display 7 — Passenger Air Bag 11 — Power Window Controls
4 — Windshield Wiper, Washer,
Trip Computer (Behind Steering
Wheel) 8 — Rear Defrost Button 12 — Heated Seat Controls/
Front Fog Light Control
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 119

Electric Power Steering Fail Warning Light — If Equipped
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Electric Power Steering Fail Warning — If Equipped
This light is used to manage the electrical warning of the EPS (Electric Power Steering). Re-
fer to “Power Steering” in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
Plugged In Indicator Light
Red Telltale
Light What It Means
Plugged In Indicator Light
This red indicator will illuminate when the vehicle is plugged in.
Plugged In Malfunction Indicator Light
Red Telltale
Light What It Means
Plugged In Malfunction Indicator Light
This red indicator will illuminate if there is a malfunction or interruption during the vehicle
charging process.
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5. Briefly push and release theMENUbutton to store
the new setting and go back to the previously
selected submenu option.
6. Push and hold the MENUbutton to return to the
main menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer
hold).
Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is located in the instrument cluster.
It displays trip information such as: average speed,
distance traveled, average energy, time traveled, motor
power, and tire pressure.
Trip Button
The TRIP button is located on the right steering column
stalk. •
A short button push scrolls through the user-
selectable information.
• A long button push resets.
The User-Selectable options are:
• Motor Power (Kilowatts)
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Tire Pressure
Trip Button
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ...............173
▫ Single-Speed Transmission ..............173
▫ Normal Starting ..................... .173
 SINGLE–SPEED TRANSMISSION ..........174
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ..............175
▫ Gear Ranges ....................... .176
▫ Auto Park ......................... .178
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ........178
▫ Acceleration ....................... .178
▫ Traction .......................... .179
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER ............179
▫ Flowing/Rising Water .................179
▫ Shallow Standing Water ................180
 POWER STEERING ....................180 
PARKING BRAKE .....................181
 BRAKE SYSTEM ..................... .183
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . .183
▫ Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . .183
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ..............184
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ...........185
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .........185
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light ...........187
▫ Regenerative Braking System (RBS) ........188
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION ............189
▫ Tire Markings ...................... .189
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ..........192
▫ T
ire Terminology And Definitions .........193
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